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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.69, 3,022.18 and 843.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.69, 3,022.18 and 843.51 is: 1,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.69 : 3,022.18 = 843.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.69/3,022.18 = 843.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.69x = 3,022.18 × 843.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.69x = 2,549,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,251.44/2,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.33

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